The Asian Studies plan is an integrated program combining language study, a core program of study in International Studies, and a core program in Asia-related study, together with an approved overseas program to be undertaken during the third and fourth years of study.

The basic requirements for the degree are:
1. a total of 192 units of credit.

2. 48 units of credit at Level 1, including no more than 12 in any one area of study.

3. a major sequence of 42 units of credit from the core program in International Studies.

4. a sequence of 36 units of credit in one of the following Asian languages: CHIN Chinese, INDO Indonesian, JAPN Japanese, KORE Korean.

5. at least 36 units of credit in Asia-related courses, including ASIA1001 and ASIA1002 at Level 1.

6. 48 units of credit at an approved overseas university over two sessions (INST3101 and INST3102).

7. 6 units of credit in an Upper Level ARTS course.

8. 12 units of credit from the University's General Education program at Upper Level.

or approved courses in CHIN, INDO, JAPN and KORE.

To fulfill the degree requirements of the Bachelor of International Studies program, all students complete one year of overseas study (INST3101 and INST3102).

For further information, please contact Rosi Benninghaus in the International Programs Office, Room G67, Morven Brown building.
Email: bis@unsw.edu.au